An observation...

Julio

I'm actually trying to figure it out. Has the forum sunk to the depths of the many stock forums I follow? There are so many here that strive so hard to make this enjoyable and a few who seem to have their own agenda.
I honestly don't know the answer to my question.
I remain steadfast in my opinion that most who post here would be welcome in my foxhole.
Everytime I start to doubt it; reading the negative threads, I always find a jewel. Someone giving from their heart or sharing their expertise.
Bottom line; this is a forum I'm proud to be a member of. jws

RKKay

There are people with their personal agendas; however, there are many good people. I can honestly say my closest friends came from these boards.

Edited to add: yes, I'm that much of a dork.

ER

Julio, just ignore the garbage that you don't enjoy. That's what I do.

Tarmac

No matter what the forum, church, office, card club, ball club, platoon, family, etc. you are going to have disagreements. The internet provides a certain annonymity where people can speak candidly w/o fear of reprisal [well, almost none]. Where else do you really have that freedom?

No one forces anyone to read all posts. I find many to be repetitive and silly, usually the same perpetrators. You learn to avoid those. Then there are those people who always have something interesting to say and that makes this place worthwhile.

At the same time I feel it's important to have a wide mix of people and perspectives but you never know who you can learn from. Compared to the crap on 99% of boards/forums this place is a paradise.

Leiana

I like the threads that share REAL numismatic knowledge, or a new coin that someone is proud of. I'm getting a little tired of the threads that say "Hey some d00d on eBay is gonna rip people off OMG!!11!"

-Amanda

Boothill40

ER has it right just don't bother with the garbage too many other enjoyable threads posted here

numobri

I think,this a cool place to be,that's why I'm still here.

I don't have much to say.


Brian

Smoker

This is the only forum I've ever joined where there was no negative harrassing remarks stated meant to turn newbies away. I had lurked here for several months prior and always have observed this, for the greater part, as a board for ladies and gentlemen. It's very refreshing to share knowledge instead of seeing who can cut up the other the best.

lkenefic

I think there are enough good folks here giving great information and really making concerted efforts to promote the hobby that it offsets the trolls. Leo

relayer

You folks must be new around here

Julio

RKKay; There are people with their personal agendas, however there are many good people...

RKKay, You are so right.

ER; Just ignore the garbage... ER, you and the monkey taught me that. Thanks.

Tarmac, At the same time I feel it's important to have a wide mix of people and perspectives... Tarmac, I concur.

Numobri; I think this is a cool place to be, that's why I'm still here.
Numobri, member since 2001. Nuff said.

Smoker; This is the only forum I've ever joined where there was no negative harrassing remarks stated meant to turn newbies away...
Smoker, I'm gonna have to take that under consideration. I think I know what you mean and do agree 99% who post here wish everyone all the best.

I think there are eneough good folks here giving great information and really making concerted efforts to promote the hobby that it offsets the trolls. Leo
Leo, Priceless.

Relayer; You folks must be new around here.
Not all, but I am. Enjoy your post.

The above is a short synoposis of what makes this a great forum. jws

Amanda; I like the threads that share REAL numismatic knowledge... Leiana, you are one of the main reasons I read this board. You are a true contributor. I got to believe your father and mother are very proud.

ER has it right just don't bother with the garbage too many other enjoyable threads posted here.
Boothill, yep.

Many good folks here and a lot of great information.
No doubt, Coppernicus.

Coppernicus

Many good folks here and a lot of great information. I usually search for "Lincoln" or "wheat" to get to my specialty and I tend to avoid the "political/whiny" threads. I also avoid most ebay-related threads unless the title subject is something that I have experienced or worry about, e.g. fraud, phishing, etc.

Mike

Artist

So Julio:

Would you say you are more of a conservative, or more of a Liberal? If you're not sure, what is your position on Gay Mariage?



Just kidding. I agree that for the most part, this place is a fun and friendly place to learn - however, I think part of the reason this Coin Forum is so successful, is because the Open Forum functions as a sort of pressure valve for everything that is not coin related.

Coxe

This forum is pretty good actually, self-moderating as long as someone doesn't bring up IGWT, politics, (Gold Buffalos...LOL), things like that. If you ever think it has soured go look at the RCC newsgroup.

TwoSides2aCoin

I have a simple rule .
My mom taught me if I cannot say something nice , then I shouldn't say anything.


So, for those times I do not post, you can imagine what I'm thinkin .


LOL

Julio

So Julio:

Would you say you are more of a conservative, or more of a Liberal? If you're not sure, what is your position on Gay Mariage?



Just kidding. I agree that for the most part, this place is a fun and friendly place to learn - however, I think part of the reason this Coin Forum is so successful, is because the Open Forum functions as a sort of pressure valve for everything that is not coin related.

Wow Artist you have me thinking.

You are right this thread would probably belong in the open forum. Didn't know there was such a thing.

Now to the tough questions posed in jest.

Conservative/liberal?

Depends on the issue. Studied Rousseau and Hobbes. I believe in the social contract.

Liberal/conservative are words with little meaning but usefull in a broad context. In that respect I'm a bleeding heart liberal.

When it comes to the defense of America, I support the big stick theory.

Human choice. Most would consider me aristocentric. Something I'm not proud of.

I live to learn, only problem, I'm mortal. jws

curly

I'm a coiner, therefore; I like it here.

LeeG

<< <i>There are so many here that strive so hard to make this enjoyable and a few who seem to have their own agenda. >>


When I first joined the forum this really bothered me. I've learned to not get caught up in others drama/agenda's. I'm here to learn about coins and try to share some coin knowledge. Oh yeah, and post pic's too:

Artist

<< <i>So Julio:

Would you say you are more of a conservative, or more of a Liberal? If you're not sure, what is your position on Gay Mariage?



Just kidding. I agree that for the most part, this place is a fun and friendly place to learn - however, I think part of the reason this Coin Forum is so successful, is because the Open Forum functions as a sort of pressure valve for everything that is not coin related.

Wow Artist you have me thinking.

You are right this thread would probably belong in the open forum. Didn't know there was such a thing.

Now to the tough questions posed in jest.

Conservative/liberal?

Depends on the issue. Studied Rousseau and Hobbes. I believe in the social contract.

Liberal/conservative are words with little meaning but usefull in a broad context. In that respect I'm a bleeding heart liberal.

When it comes to the defense of America, I support the big stick theory.

Human choice. Most would consider me aristocentric. Something I'm not proud of.

I live to learn, only problem, I'm mortal. jw >>




Julio -

I wasn't trying to bust your chops - a thread in the coin forum that appreciates the coin forum is fine by me. All I was really trying to point out, is how in the Coin Forum people really do come together on the subject of coins, yet in the Open Forum, some of those same people can really get mean towards one another when discussin issues of Politics - in recent months, Gay Marriage has been a paticularly volatile issue. Still, as contentious as the OF can be, I think that without it people's aggression may funnel into this place to a greater degree.

Of course the battle between Laura Legend & the entire Modern World still rages...

~ Artist

NumisOxide

<< <i>I like the threads that share REAL numismatic knowledge, or a new coin that someone is proud of. I'm getting a little tired of the threads that say "Hey some d00d on eBay is gonna rip people off OMG!!11!"

-Amanda >>

FoundingFather

I agree with your initial post, Julio!

OffMetal

<< <i>I like the threads that share REAL numismatic knowledge, or a new coin that someone is proud of. I'm getting a little tired of the threads that say "Hey some d00d on eBay is gonna rip people off OMG!!11!" >>



You're on AIM too much

pharmer

<< <i>I'm actually trying to figure it out. Has the forum sunk to the depths of the many stock forums I follow? There are so many here that strive so hard to make this enjoyable and a few who seem to have their own agenda.
I honestly don't know the answer to my question.
I remain steadfast in my opinion that most who post here would be welcome in my foxhole.
Everytime I start to doubt it; reading the negative threads, I always find a jewel. Someone giving from their heart or sharing their expertise.
Bottom line; this is a forum I'm proud to be a member of. jws >>




In the interest of clarity, as this is a very broad statement, give an example of a negative, in your opinion, thread.

Julio

In the interest of clarity, as this is a very broad statement, give an example of a negative, in your opinion, thread.

I'm going to take the easy way out and continue to concentrate on the positive. Although you do have a valid point. Take Care, jws